'Right from the start, the boy loved the sea! He ran along the sand, danced in and out of the waves, his heart full of longing and delight' The boy has always loved the sea. So he builds a boat and sails away on a voyage of adventure . . . The wonders of the world await you in this beautiful and inspiring book about following your dreams.

A beautifully written, lyrical picture book about a boy who follows his dreams and sails around the world in a boat he has built himself.

About the Author
Julia Green is an author of over twenty novels and stories for children and young adults. She has worked as a publicity assistant for a publisher, a library assistant, an English teacher, and is currently Emeritus Professor of Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Alex Latimer is an award-winning South African writer and illustrator, who lives in Cape Town. His picture books have been translated into dozens of languages, and he is always working on (at least) one picture book and novel at a time.

Reviews
Words and images are rich with wonder in this lovely picture book * Guardian *
Filled with joy . . . A picture book to inspire and enjoy * LoveReading Book of the Month *
This enchanting and inspirational tale of ambition, determination and the rewards of following your dreams is perfect for little ones who love adventure, the sea, and harbour their own hopes of one day travelling the world! * Lancashire Post *
Delightful . . . A celebration of adventure, childhood ambition and determination; daring to dream and not giving up, this is a perfect story for young explorers everywhere * Books for Keeps *
A gentle and inspirational tale about all the adventurous possibilities the world holds for children * BookTrust *



Book Information
ISBN 9781788452335
Author Julia Green
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint David Fickling Books
Publisher David Fickling Books
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 5mm * 245mm * 278mm